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FILE - Indianapolis Colts linebacker Anthony Walker (54) runs to the sidelines during an NFL football game against the New York Jets in Indianapolis, in this Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, file photo. Free agent linebacker Anthony Walker agreed to sign a one-year, $3.5 million contract with Cleveland, which has improved its secondary, pass rush and linebacking corps this week in free agency. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)

Browns continue defensive makeover, add Walker, Jackson

By Tom Withers Mar. 19, 2021 12:12 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins celebrates after the team defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL football game in Cleveland, in this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo. On Wednesday night, March 17, 2021, the Browns reached agreement with wide receiver Rashard Higgins on a one-year, $2.3 million deal. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)

AP source: Browns agree to terms with former Rams CB Hill

By Tom Withers Mar. 18, 2021 02:30 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) during the second half of an NFL divisional round football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Browns, Mayfield expecting to build upon 2020 successes

By Tom Withers Jan. 18, 2021 06:44 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Chad Henne celebrates after a run during the second half of an NFL divisional round football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

After losing Mahomes, Chiefs and Henne hold off Browns 22-17

By Dave Skretta Jan. 17, 2021 06:27 PM EST

FILE - Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Jack Conklin (78) looks to make a block during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Cleveland, in this Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, file photo. Conklin was selected Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, to The Associated Press All-Pro Team. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin, File)

Browns have Conklin, Chiefs without Edwards-Helaire

By Dave Skretta Jan. 17, 2021 01:56 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes walks on the field before an NFL divisional round football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

Cleveland Browns at Kansas City Chiefs 1/17/2021

Jan. 17, 2021 01:56 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (44) breaks up a pass intended for Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis (84) in the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Top cornerbacks standing out on NFL's Super Bowl hopefuls

By Greg Beacham Jan. 15, 2021 04:36 PM EST

FILE - Cleveland Browns offensive guard Joel Bitonio (75) blocks in the third quarter an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Cleveland, in this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo. Browns Pro Bowl left guard Joel Bitonio will be activated from the COVID-19 list Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, after missing last week’s playoff win over Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)

Browns' Bitonio 'pumped' for playoff debut after COVID-19

By Tom Withers Jan. 15, 2021 11:50 AM EST

Browns aim to keep late-season surge going in Kansas City

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2021 02:35 PM EST
CLEVELAND (12-5) at KANSAS CITY (14-2) Sunday, 3:05 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE — Chiefs by 10 RECORD...

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski looks on from the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Pittsburgh. Positive COVID-19 tests have knocked Stefanski out of Cleveland's wild-card game at Pittsburgh on Sunday night — the Browns' first playoff appearance since the 2002 season. (AP Photo/Justin Berl, File)

Stefanski out of basement, back with Browns after COVID-19

By Tom Withers Jan. 14, 2021 09:45 AM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) celebrates after defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL wild-card playoff football game, late Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Buttoned-down Baker: Mayfield showing maturity for Browns

By Tom Withers Jan. 13, 2021 06:31 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns general manager John Dorsey walks on the field after an NFL preseason football game between the Detroit Lions, in Cleveland. It doesn’t take Andy Reid long when he pops on film of the Browns for the head coach of the Chiefs to see the unmistakable thumbprint of former general manager John Dorsey in their style and personnel. Probably because Reid still sees it on his own team, too. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)

Browns, Chiefs bear unmistakable thumbprint of their ex-GM

By Dave Skretta Jan. 13, 2021 04:13 PM EST

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo yells from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

The Latest: Michigan State-Iowa basketball game postponed

By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2021 11:11 AM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) lines up behind center during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Browns wait for Bitonio, Ward, lose backups to injuries

By Tom Withers Jan. 12, 2021 02:49 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Off sofa, Browns' Stefanski to return after playoff absence

By Tom Withers Jan. 11, 2021 05:22 PM EST

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) runs past Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Vince Williams (98) during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Same old Browns? Hardly. Cleveland drills Steelers 48-37

By Will Graves Jan. 10, 2021 11:52 PM EST

All-Pro tackle Conklin available for Browns vs. Steelers

Jan. 10, 2021 07:13 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Cleveland Browns won't be entirely short-handed when they face the Pittsburgh Steelers. All-Pro right tackle Jake...